Coherent harmonic focus (CHF) generation. (IMAGE)

University of Oxford

Coherent harmonic focus (CHF) generation.

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Coherent harmonic focus (CHF) generation. The laser is focused on a target, the reflected purple beam forms a CHF of extreme intensity that generates matter from light. Photos of the interaction are combined with an artist’s interpretation of the CHF. Credit: Timmis et al. 2026.

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Timmis et al. 2026.

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